The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 5-2 victory against the Miami Marlins, extending their winning streak to five games and solidifying their lead in the NL East to eight games with 22 games remaining. Ranger Suárez delivered an impressive performance, allowing no runs on three hits over five innings, which helped alleviate concerns following his previous struggles. Bryson Stott contributed significantly with a solo home run and an RBI single, while Kody Clemens drove in two runs, showcasing the team's offensive depth despite Bryce Harper's lackluster performance. The game was played before a modest crowd of 9,355, highlighting ongoing attendance issues for the Marlins. Phillies' manager Rob Thomson announced that Seth Johnson will make his MLB debut as a starter on Sunday, further bolstering the team's pitching depth. With this win, the Phillies cut their magic number for clinching the division to 15, signaling their readiness for a postseason push.